Graphic Designer (Temporary 18-month contract)

Come work with us!

Do you have a passion for transforming ideas into captivating visuals and experience in corporate in-house graphic design? If so, keep reading!

The Graphic Designer is responsible for the visual identity of CPA Alberta’s publications, communications, and other resources through creation and design conforming to CPA Alberta’s brand standards. The Graphic Designer will collaborate with internal clients to establish the conceptual and stylistic visual identity of projects across various media, including digital, print, and video.

This position reports to the Director of Communications and works alongside another Graphic Designer.

Please note this is an 18-month contract position to cover a maternity leave.

CPA Alberta has offices in Edmonton and Calgary and provides hybrid Telecommuting opportunities (working from home a maximum of 3 days a week).

Further information on the benefits of working with CPA Alberta can be found on our website here.

What you bring

• Post-secondary diploma in graphic design or visual communications with three years of graphic design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative suite, especially InDesign.
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong creative problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Beginner to intermediate video editing and animation skills.
• Exceptional ability to multi-task.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Experience gained from working as part of an in-house design team preferred.
• Experience with large publications such as magazines or complex brochures/reports is an asset.
• Knowledge of digital communications is an asset.
• Photography and videography skills are an asset.

What you will be doing

• Develop and present design concepts for various media to internal clients in a collaborative fashion
  • implement provided ideas and content into the design
  • select and prepare appropriate visual elements for the project
• Oversee the production of various communication materials, including publications, digital assets, and others, from the design stage to the final product.
• Liaise with external vendors such as photographers, printers, etc. in order to ensure timely and efficient provision of services.
• Coordinate any changes and edits to projects for final signoff by client.
• Acquire quotes from outside suppliers and present and discuss quotes with clients.
• Ensure all materials to be printed both internally and externally are scheduled appropriately so they are printed in time to meet established distribution timelines.
• Upon signoff of project, prepare and transfer file(s) for commercial printing.
• Approve initial press proof (when possible).
• Deliver sample to client.
• Research design trends and best practices.

Why CPA Alberta

CPA Alberta is the professional regulatory organization representing Alberta’s approximately 30,000 Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs). Alberta’s CPAs are among the more than 200,000 Canadian CPAs who provide financial and management expertise across the country and around the world, at every level and in every sector. CPA Alberta’s legislated mandate is to protect the interest of the public, protect the integrity of the profession, promote and increase the competence of Alberta CPAs, and regulate the conduct of Alberta CPAs.

We’d love to hear from you

If you have competency in:

• Values & Ethics 
• Teamwork & Adaptability 
• Organizational Awareness 
• Communication 
• Attention to Detail 
• Planning & Organizing 
• Problem Solving 
• Service Orientation 

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification shown, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Working Specifications

• Fast-paced work environment.
• Some travel may be required.
• Occasional work outside of regular working hours may be required.
• This position can be in either Calgary or Edmonton.

CPA Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that we will contact only those selected for an interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

In its commitment to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce, CPA Alberta welcomes applications from all qualified persons.  We encourage members of equity groups (women, Black, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+); and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of the organization to apply.

Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.